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CD From Hell: Lenny’s Dud Carmen Returns

Robert Levine

Artistic Quality:

  • 5

Sound Quality:

  • 8

This recording was poorly received upon its initial release. Re-listening, […]

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Recording Details:

Reference Recording: Verrett/Domingo/Solti (Opera d'Oro); Callas/Gedda (EMI); Angeles/Gedda (Angel)

    Soloists: Marilyn Horne (mezzo-soprano); Adriana Maliponte (soprano); James McCracken (tenor); Tom Krause (bass); others

    Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein

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